How To Fix CJ268 - Enter a user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Enter a user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ268 - Enter a user status ?

  The SAP error message CJ268, which states "Enter a user status," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when working with Project System (PS) functionalities. This error indicates that a user status must be assigned to a project or project element before proceeding with certain actions, such as saving or changing project data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to perform an action on a project or project element that requires a user status to be set.
  The project or project element does not have a user status assigned, which is mandatory for the operation being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ268 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the user status profile is correctly configured for the project or project element. You can do this by navigating to the project definition or WBS element and checking the status profile assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a User Status:
  
  Go to the project